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Tania Wolff, President (2026), Law Council of Australia representing the legal profession nationally & worldwide @thelawcouncil #auslaw #ausbar

 Canberra Australia
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Joined September 2013
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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilSep 15
Since its establishment 50 years ago, Australia’s federal Family Court has been required to regard the interests or welfare of the child as its paramount consideration. This remains its guiding principle. lawcouncil.au/media/media-re…
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Law Council@thelawcouncilJul 27
Efficiency is important, but procedural fairness and access to justice must also be preserved in any reforms to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), the Law Council of Australia said today. Read more: lawcouncil.au/media/media-re…
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Law Council@thelawcouncilJul 2
Australia has appeared before the UN Human Rights Council in response to its Fourth Cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) – an important opportunity to reflect on its human rights track record and ways to improve. Read media release 👉lawcouncil.au/media/media-re…
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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilJun 30
The LCA has released detailed guidance to help law firms answer the complex and vital question of whether they provide a designated service and are subject to the new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reporting obligations. lawcouncil.au/media/media-re…
Law Council of Australia media release graphic titled “Law Council releases guidance to help legal profession navigate new AML/CTF regime” dated 30 June 2026. The Law Council of Australia logo appears above the headline on a dark blue background with beige and white geometric design elements.

ALT Law Council of Australia media release graphic titled “Law Council releases guidance to help legal profession navigate new AML/CTF regime” dated 30 June 2026. The Law Council of Australia logo appears above the headline on a dark blue background with beige and white geometric design elements.

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"Until clarity is provided on who the regime actually applies to, commencement should be delayed. Three weeks is simply not enough time for small businesses to prepare for obligations they cannot yet identify."
Law Council@thelawcouncilJun 10
MEDIA RELEASE: Certainty still missing in AML CTF roll-out Read the full media release 🔗lawcouncil.au/media/media-re…
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“Without an independent legal profession, the core elements that define Australian democracy face the risk of compromise or even collapse.”
Law Council@thelawcouncilMay 18
An independent legal profession underpins the economic, political and social foundations of Australia. lawcouncil.au/media/media-re… #auslaw #LawWeek
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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilMay 13
The #FederalBudget promised to look after those doing it tough. But for Australians who need legal help to escape family violence, protect their children, or defend their rights against government decisions, justice remains out of reach. Read more: lawcouncil.au/media/media-re…
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Law Council@thelawcouncilMay 6
The Law Council has issued an urgent warning that a key justice system safeguard designed to protect the most vulnerable members of our community – children at risk of family violence – has reached breaking point. Read the full media release: lawcouncil.au/media/media-re… #auslaw
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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilMay 6
The Law Council has issued an urgent warning that a key justice system safeguard designed to protect the most vulnerable members of our community – children at risk of family violence – has reached breaking point. Read the full media release: lawcouncil.au/media/media-re… #auslaw
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"This is a significant milestone. It reflects sustained effort across the profession to drive cultural change and improve equality."
Law Council@thelawcouncilApr 13
For the first time since it was introduced a decade ago, both targets under the LCA’s Equitable Briefing Policy have been achieved. Read the full media release: lawcouncil.au/media/media-re… #auslaw
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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilApr 10
The LCA is working in partnership with the @UNSW to conduct a national survey of Australia's legal profession. We want to hear from Australian lawyers about your experiences and perceptions of the profession. The survey is open now until 24 April 2026. 👉unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/f…
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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilApr 6
While strides have been made in advancing gender equality in the legal profession, the question remains: Have we done enough? In this @LawyersWeekly article, read about our NARS+ project, a continuation of our 2014 National Attrition & Re-engagement Study. lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…

Has there been enough progress for women lawyers?

More than a decade on from its last study, the Law Council of Australia has set out to discover whether there has been enough structural change to attract and retain women lawyers.

lawyersweekly.com.au
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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilApr 1
The Law Council welcomes the passage today of legislation establishing a Commonwealth Parole Board, describing it as a win for independent, fair and accountable decision making. Read the full media release: lawcouncil.au/media/media-re… #auslaw
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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilApr 1
The Law Council is disappointed that State and Territory governments have stepped back from progressing #eConveyancing interoperability, despite the clear benefits greater competition and connection would deliver to consumers. Read the full media release 👉lawcouncil.au/media/media-re…
Law Council of Australia media release announcing concerns that moving away from eConveyancing interoperability hinders competition, innovation and efficiency

ALT Law Council of Australia media release announcing concerns that moving away from eConveyancing interoperability hinders competition, innovation and efficiency

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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilMar 30
Last week, @LCAPresident Tania Wolff and CEO James Popple travelled to Wellington to meet with counterparts at New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. President Wolff delivered an address to the NZLS Council, reflecting on shared challenges facing the profession.
New Zealand Law Society outgoing President, Frazer Barton, Law Council President Tania Wolff and Chief Executive, Katie Rusbatch.

ALT New Zealand Law Society outgoing President, Frazer Barton, Law Council President Tania Wolff and Chief Executive, Katie Rusbatch.

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"As greater powers are afforded to our intelligence and security agencies, the IGIS’s responsibility to ensure that Australia’s clandestine services act legally, with propriety, and consistently with human rights, is more important than ever."
Law Council@thelawcouncilFeb 20
The Law Council welcomes the appointment of Michael Barnes as the next Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS). Read the full media release: lawcouncil.au/media/media-re… #auslaw
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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilFeb 11
Last week, @LCAPresident, Tania Wolff and CEO Dr James Popple travelled to Darwin to meet with various stakeholders, visiting the Law Society of NT and NT Bar, as well as Legal Aid NT and the @NAAJA_NT to discuss #accesstojustice and other key legal issues affecting the NT.
(L-R): Catherine Voumard (Director of NT), Georgia K. (NTLS), Tania Wolff, Anna Gill (PLO at NAAJA), Ben Grimes (CEO NAAJA), and James Popple.

ALT (L-R): Catherine Voumard (Director of NT), Georgia K. (NTLS), Tania Wolff, Anna Gill (PLO at NAAJA), Ben Grimes (CEO NAAJA), and James Popple.

Lauren Creevey and Tania Wolff.

ALT Lauren Creevey and Tania Wolff.

(L-R): Richard Henschke (VP NTLS), Tania Wolff, and Dr Cameron Ford OAM SC (President NT Bar).

ALT (L-R): Richard Henschke (VP NTLS), Tania Wolff, and Dr Cameron Ford OAM SC (President NT Bar).

(L-R): James Popple, Chief Justice Michael Grant AO, and Tania Wolff.

ALT (L-R): James Popple, Chief Justice Michael Grant AO, and Tania Wolff.

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LCA President retweeted
Law Council@thelawcouncilJan 28
Today the International Bar Association released the Australia Results Report as part of the Raising the Bar: Women in Law Project. The Law Council was pleased to collaborate with the IBA on this report. Link to report🔗ibanet.org/document?id=/IBA-… #auslaw #womeninlaw @IBAnews
A promotional graphic from the Law Council of Australia. On the left, a dark blue panel features the Law Council of Australia logo and text announcing that the International Bar Association has released the Australia Results Report as part of the “Raising the Bar: Women in Law Project.” A light-colored button labeled “Read Now” appears at the bottom. On the right, a tablet displays the cover of the report, which includes the project title, logos, and a stylized illustration of a woman’s silhouette overlaid with elements of the Australian flag and legal scales.

ALT A promotional graphic from the Law Council of Australia. On the left, a dark blue panel features the Law Council of Australia logo and text announcing that the International Bar Association has released the Australia Results Report as part of the “Raising the Bar: Women in Law Project.” A light-colored button labeled “Read Now” appears at the bottom. On the right, a tablet displays the cover of the report, which includes the project title, logos, and a stylized illustration of a woman’s silhouette overlaid with elements of the Australian flag and legal scales.

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Hobart turned on a glorious day as LCA CEO James Popple and I joined Her Excellency the Governor, CJ Chris Shanahan, the Hon Guy Barnett MP, Attorney-General, judicial officers and colleagues from across the profession for the Tasmanian OLY at St David’s Cathedral. #auslaw
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A busy and energising start to 2026, marked by my first international engagement as LCA President. I travelled to Singapore for the OLY, and spoke at The Law Society of Singapore (LSS) Presidents’ Roundtable. I am grateful to the LSS for its generous hospitality & warm welcome.
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